Director, QA Operations — Global GMP Leader

MSD Netherlands; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% year-end payment and annual bonus

Company car or car allowance

Minimum 25 days of leave

Solid Pension Plan

Restaurant near main entrance

Job summary

MSD Netherlands in Boxmeer is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance Operations to translate global and site QA priorities into an actionable operational strategy that ensures compliant, uninterrupted supply of vaccines and pharmaceuticals. You will oversee batch release, cross-site handoffs, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a growing QA organization, ensuring governance, GMP compliance, and performance management across the function, partnering with QA, QC,

Qualifications

• Academic degree in a relevant field with extensive experience in a global pharmaceutical company.
• Proven track record leading large organizations and managers.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QA Operations team (5 direct reports, ~100 employees).
• Translate QA strategy into QA Operations plans.
• Design and implement operational QA strategy aligned with global/site goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Academic degree in Pharmacy/related field

Job description

MSD Netherlands in Boxmeer is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance Operations to translate global and site QA priorities into an actionable operational strategy that ensures compliant, uninterrupted supply of vaccines and pharmaceuticals. You will oversee batch release, cross-site handoffs, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead a growing QA organization, ensuring governance, GMP compliance, and performance management across the function, partnering with QA, QC,